Best Mimis Tomato Soup Recipes

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(COPYCAT) LA MADELINE'S TOMATO BASIL SOUP



(Copycat) La Madeline's Tomato Basil Soup image

This is the closest I have managed to copying the Tomato Basil soup at La Madeline. This is the best soup for cold winter nights, and I have yet to meet anyone who did not like it.

Provided by Alison

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups whole canned tomatoes (or 8-10 fresh peeled, and chopped)
4 cups tomato juice, & broth mix of (50/50, I used vegetable broth to make the recipe vegetarian)
8 basil leaves, chopped finely or 1 tablespoon dried basil
1 cup cream
8 tablespoons sweet unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, tomato juice and broth in a saucepan and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Puree with basil in the blender. Make sure that this is smooth - I always strain it.
  • Return to saucepan. Add cream and butter while stirring over low heat.
  • Serve and enjoy!

BEST TOMATO SOUP EVER



Best Tomato Soup Ever image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium white or yellow onion
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
Two 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes
One 46-ounce bottle or can tomato juice
3 to 6 tablespoons sugar
1 or 2 tablespoons chicken base, or 3 chicken bouillon cubes
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup sherry, optional
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • To begin, dice the onion. Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven. Throw in the onion and cook until translucent.
  • Now dump in the diced tomatoes and stir to combine. Add the tomato juice.
  • Next - and this is important - in order to combat the acidity of the tomatoes add 3 to 6 tablespoons of sugar. Now, you'll want to start on the low side, then taste and add more as needed. Some tomatoes and juice have more of an acidic bite than others. (For what it's worth, and I realize it's not worth much, I use 6 tablespoons of sugar.)
  • Next, add 1 or 2 tablespoons chicken base to the pot. I added 3, and it wound up being a little too much.
  • Now you can add lots of freshly ground black pepper. Stir to combine, then heat almost to a boil. Then turn off the heat.
  • Add in the sherry if desired. Stir in the cream. Add the basil and parsley and stir.
  • Serve the soup warm!

MIMI'S AMERICAN CHOP SUEY



Mimi's American Chop Suey image

When I was little my mom made this recipe a lot. It was during World War II and it was very inexpensive to prepare. I loved it. I guess you would call it a comfort food for me as I was always so happy when I asked, "What's for supper" and Ma answered, "Chop Suey". She never called it "American Chop Suey" except on her recipe card. It was always "Chop Suey". I can't believe that I haven't posted this as I still make it often. I guess I figured it wasn't fancy enough and everyone knew about it, but because I don't want to lose it, I am posting it now. You will have most the ingredients in your pantry and freezer--there are only five plus salt and pepper.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups dry elbow macaroni
3/4-1 lb hamburger
1/2 medium onion (chopped)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato soup
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Cook the macaroni till done, but not overdone.
  • Heat a skillet and fry hamburg and onion will done.
  • Add the tomato sauce and tomato soup; mix well.
  • Add the marcaroni.
  • Heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.3, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 57.1, Sodium 653.3, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 10.2, Protein 24.9

MIMI'S TOMATO SOUP SPICE CAKE



Mimi's Tomato Soup Spice Cake image

Don't tell people that tomato soup is in the cake--they will never know. It is a great spice cake. Frost it with a butter frosting, peanut butter frosting, or it is good with coffee frosting.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter (soft)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato soup
2 eggs (slightly beaten)
1 tablespoon water
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Cream the sugar and butter; add the soup.
  • Add the eggs and water.
  • Add the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and baking soda.
  • Mix well scraping the bowl.
  • Add the nuts and raisins.
  • Put into a greased tube pan.
  • Bake 350 degree oven for 45 minutes till done, but don't overbake.
  • Cool and frost.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.8, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 313.5, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 26.2, Protein 4.8

CREAM OF FRESH TOMATO SOUP



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Savor Ina Garten's pureed Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network using fresh vine-ripe tomatoes, rich cream and fresh basil.

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 1h15m

Yield 5 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons good olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped red onions (2 onions)
2 carrots, unpeeled and chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
4 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes, coarsely chopped (5 large)
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup packed chopped fresh basil leaves, plus julienned basil leaves, for garnish
3 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup heavy cream
Croutons, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat. Add the onions and carrots and saute for about 10 minutes, until very tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, sugar, tomato paste, basil, chicken stock, salt, and pepper and stir well. Bring the soup to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes, until the tomatoes are very tender.
  • Add the cream to the soup and process it through a food mill into a bowl, discarding only the dry pulp that's left. Reheat the soup over low heat just until hot and serve with julienned basil leaves and/or croutons.

MIMI'S VEGETABLE SOUP



Mimi's Vegetable Soup image

This is one of my all time favorites - my mom's (Mimi's) recipe for vegetable soup. What I like about this recipe is you can add a variety of fresh seasonal vegetables in addition to the "standards". And you can use canned or frozen vegetables as well. Personnally, I like fresh organic vegetables in this soup, but I've also used the canned for convenience, and the added liquid from the canned veggies adds some more flavor. I've tried this in my crock pot, but I like cooking it better on the stove - no sticking to the bottom that way. This recipe makes a pretty big pot of soup, so eat some now and freeze some for later. Add additional liquid as necessary to get the consistency you like for your soup. Enjoy!

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Stocks

Time 1h50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 lbs lean stewing beef
2 cups water or 2 cups prepared broth
1 medium onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley or 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (26 ounce) can campbell's tomato soup
1 large turnip, peeled and cubed
1 (8 ounce) package baby peeled carrots, chopped
6 medium red potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 (8 ounce) can corn, with liqid
1 (8 ounce) can peas, with liquid
1 (8 ounce) can green beans, with liquid
1 (8 ounce) can wax beans, with liquid
1 (8 ounce) can baby lima beans, with liquid
1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1/3 head cabbage, sliced
1 cup washed baby spinach leaves
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans (white kidney beans)
1 cup okra, sliced
1 cup zucchini, cubed

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, add 2 cups liquid (water or broth) and stew beef. Bring to a boil and remove any foam from the water. Cook 5-10 minutes.
  • Add onion, celery, salt, pepper, and parsley.
  • Add tomato soup. Fill soup can with water and add to pot.
  • Cook on medium heat for approximately 30 minutes.
  • Add the raw vegetables next - turnips, potatoes, carrots, etc., and bring pot to boil.
  • Cook over medium low heat until raw vegetables are tender, about 45 - 60 minutes. Stir occasionally and test doneness of vegetables with fork.
  • Add other canned or frozen vegetables last; cook until thoroughly heated.
  • Serve with grilled cheese or a green salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.2, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 52.6, Sodium 783.9, Carbohydrate 72.3, Fiber 14, Sugar 17.5, Protein 33.3

TOMATO BISQUE



Tomato Bisque image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon minced bacon (about 1/2 ounce)
1 Spanish onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1 (28-ounce) can whole, peeled tomatoes (with liquid), roughly chopped
3 parsley sprigs
3 fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
1 cup heavy cream
1 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring, until crisp and most of the fat has rendered, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Lower the heat to medium, add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft and fragrant, about 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Pour in the broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil while whisking constantly. Tie the parsley sprigs, thyme, and bay leaf together with a piece of kitchen twine and add to the pot. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • When the soup base is cool, remove and discard the herb bundle. Working in batches, transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Using a sieve over a large bowl, strain the tomato puree. Return the puree to the pot and reheat over medium heat.
  • Whisk the heavy cream and salt into the soup and season with pepper to taste. Divide among warm soup bowls, garnish with the crispy bacon, and serve immediately.

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